About Chipworks

Chipworks is the recognized leader in reverse engineering and patent infringement analysis of semiconductors and electronic systems. The company’s ability to analyze the circuitry and physical composition of these systems makes them a key partner in the success of the world’s largest semiconductor and microelectronics companies. Intellectual property groups and their legal counsel trust Chipworks for success in patent licensing and litigation – earning hundreds of millions of dollars in patent licenses and saving as much in royalty payments. Research & Development and Product Management rely on Chipworks for success in new product design and launch, saving hundreds of millions of dollars in design and earning even more through superior product design and faster launches. Headquartered in Canada, Chipworks maintains offices in the USA, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Our Mission:

At Chipworks, we use our reverse engineering expertise, creative investigation techniques and technology patent knowledge to help semiconductor and microelectronics companies advance their understanding of competitive technology and improve their patent licensing positions.

We believe our Vision, Mission and Business Strategy will only be met by all our employees living the core values that this company was built on.

Our Values:

We explore new ideas and deliver innovative solutions.
We team effectively and share knowledge to achieve our goals.
We have a passion for excellence.
We deliver exceptional customer service to maximize our customers’ success.
We take ownership of our commitments and actions.
We treat everyone with respect.

Our customers include the world's largest semiconductor and microelectronic firms and the law firms that represent their Intellectual Property interests.

Chipworks Senior Management Team:

Terry Ludlow, Founder, Chair & CEO
Julia Elvidge, President
Mike Thumm, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Gary Tomkins, Vice President, Technical Intelligence
Bill Davies, Vice President, Core Capabilities
Dave Fraser, Vice President, Global Sales

Headquarters:

3685 Richmond Road, Suite 500
Ottawa, ON., Canada
K2H 5B7
P: 613-829-0414
F: 613-829-0515
North American Toll Free: 1-888-829-0414
Info@chipworks.com

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